LA Daily is reporting that a man accused of breaking into the medical supply area of Carnival Paradise has entered a plea of Not Guilty in Los Angeles on Monday.
Charges have been filed against Phillip John Struble, 30, for burglary involving controlled substances and possession of a controlled substance A Federal affidavit accuses Mr. Struble of broking into the medicine supply area of the Carnival Paradise on Valentine’s Day. A subsequent search of his cabin allegedly turned up the pilfered morphine as well as hundreds of Percocet tablets and drug known as Dilaudid, according to federal authorities. Vials of phenobarbital and Xanax pills were also reported missing after the break-in.
The ship’s captain called for a search of the entire vessel after the substances were reported stolen that morning. Stewards stated they had noticed the suspect near the medical center before the break-in. And the ship’s physician said he had given Struble painkillers after he complained of pain the evening before.
The suspect, who was traveling with his fiance on the Long Beach-to-Mexico cruise, was locked up in the ship’s brig for the rest of the trip.
I think it goes without saying that this was one of those weeks. Things looked good Monday – but as you are probably well aware they got much worse as the week progressed…
This week – NCL gave us more details about their Studio cabins – most importantly they’re going to be singles and shouldn’t include a single supplement!
NCL also announced a partnership with Nickelodeon to bring Nick themed entertainment to some ships.
The keel of Carnival Magic was laid this past Tuesday, and Royal Caribbean and Rolls Royce have kissed and made up over Celebrity’s Mermaid Pods.
The situation in Haiti also touched the cruise industry and we talk about Royal Caribbean’s aid efforts and their return to Haiti as well as some of the other things going on to help out those in need.
What are your thoughts about Royal Caribbean’s quick return to Labadee? We want to know, and you can leave your thoughts over on the Facebook page…
Yesterday, at Fincantieri’s shipyard at Monfalcone the 18mtr long first block of Carnival Magic’s keel was laid. The 130,000gt Carnival Cruise Lines ship, a sister to Carnival Dream, is due for delivery in spring 2011.
Compared to her sister, the new vessel will have a larger number of cabins – 1,845 – plus 746 for the crew, giving a total capacity of more than 6,000.
The Monfalcone shipyard is also building Azura for P&O Cruises due for delivery in April, and Queen Elizabeth arriving this autumn. The order book also includes a recent order for a third Dream-class ship which will enter service in spring 2012.
Monday saw thick fog in the Gulf of Mexico close ports and delay cruise ships from Tampa FL all the way to Galveston TX.
Carnival Conquest and Voyager of The Seas were stuck in Galveston, Carnival Fantasy’s arrival in Mobile AL was delayed, and Carnival Inspiration’s arrival in and departure from Tampa was delayed.
How thick was the fog? Voyager of The Seas was stuck in Galveston for TWO DAYS!
This week there were quite a few long stories -
Azamara, who really needed a direction gets a new name and a new attitude. Maybe this one will work?
Costa’s newest completes technical trials, and the Seabourn triplets are getting renovations.
A new villainous show is coming to Disney and so are some family friendly shore excursions.
Princess looses a ship when Royal Princess heads to P&O while Silversea takes delivery of their newest Silver Spirit.
Oceania’s massive owner’s suites on Marina will showcase Ralph Lauren.
Carnival Dream isn’t compatible with a pier in San Juan.
A few of Holland America’s ships are getting some really cool tech…
We got a request to talk about a few other things from our Westerdam trip and there’s some new video’s up for you to check out as well!
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